about FATA - President's Message

David Allen, The Allen Groupe, FATA President, June, 2008-May, 2010.

What is FATA? I am FATA, you are FATA, we are FATA. FATA is a
consortium of Florida aviation companies serving the aviation
community. Why would you want to be part of our organization?
Because as a member you will be introduced to the other entrepreneurs
who are passionate about serving their customers, their community and
the institution of aviation itself.

Our unofficial slogan is, "it's all about relationships." Our
organization thrives because of the high attendance at our annual
convention, it's dedicated board members and our Executive Director,
Paula Raeburn.

FATA is committed to supporting its members by actively participating
in the political process with our FATA PAC. We have and will continue
to support our members whenever unfairly attacked. Bottom line, we
are here to serve you.

In addition, we have our own scholarship program that is making a
difference in a young man's life, Aaron  Pifer. Your membership dollars are supporting an Embry-Riddle student given him the financial support he needs in order to pursue his dream in aviation. Once Aaron graduates, we look forward to our next recipient.

I want to share one story that I just heard during the close of our
convention. "The reason why I come each year is because of the high
caliber of people that attend. The members that attend the Annual
Convention are ethical, hard working and flat out good people."

It's all about relationships and I couldn't agree more with those
comments which is why I am truly humbled and honored to serve as your
President.

David Allen
President